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Trail Culture is a sports podcast hosted by Emily Robertson. It has 78 episodes, with the latest published February 2026.

Welcome to Trail Culture, the podcast set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley. The mission is to share stories, research, and insights sourced from the wealth of knowledge within the trail running community, spanning both South Africa and the wider world.Trail Culture explores the heart of trail running and outdoor adventure. From interviews with coaches, athletes, and researchers to discussions on training tips, gear recommendations, and tales of triumph, our podcast covers all aspects of this great sport.Every trail has a unique story to tell. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of outdoor sports, "Trail Culture" has something for you.So, come along as we venture through the Jonkershoek Valley and beyond, guided by the stories we find along the way. Lace up your shoes, tune in, and embark on a journey of inspiration and exploration.

sports ·en ·78 episodes

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1

Dirt Nerds Do Forecasting: 2026 Hot Takes | Sean Robson

2

Finding our way | Nora Serres

3

The PhD Recap | Simon de Waal : Trail Science

4

Time to work | Alyssa Clark

5

Competition, pressure & possibilities | Jeff Mogavero

6

The time and the place | Chris Myers 

7

Cowboys, Carbs & Croissants | Charlie Hamilton 

8

UTCT: A 10 year Journey | Stu McConnachie

9

Still running brave | Tarrin van Niekerk

10

The African Adventure | S3E2: Brett Harrison

11

The sustainable thing | S3E1: Brock Kelly

12

MUT Locker Room E04 | Nicolette Griffioen, Pierre Jordaan, Lodelia Kombrink & Thembinkosi Sojola

13

MUT Locker Room: E03 | Monique Agenbag, Shaundre Jacobs, Rebecca Kohne & Admire Muzopambwa

14

MUT Locker Room | E02: Matt Bouch, Sam Reilly, Kane Reilly & Douglas Pickard

15

Race Directors Report | MUT by UTMB: Zane Schmahl

16

Purpose driven training | S2E19: Brendan Lombard

17

Super shoes for trail runners? | S2E18: Trail Science

18

The Fuelling Puzzle | S2E17: Louise Engelbrecht

19

Consistency always wins | S2E16: Skye Clark

20

A commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der Merwe

21

Chaotic strava, a PhD update & 2025 vision | S2E14: Simon de Waal

22

Story telling & human connection | S2E13: Simon Pocock

23

A lifetime of running | S2E12: Ryan Sandes

24

The Trail Running Recap '24 | Sean Robson: S2E11

25

An adventure racing odyssey | S2E10: Robert Le Brun

26

The well balanced approach | S2E9: Toni McCann, Erin van Eyssen, Brendan Lombard

27

Fit but unhealthy? | Trail Science S2E8: Simon de Waal

28

Ultra running, risk and disappointment | S2E7: Naomi Brand

29

Nutrition, Adaptation and Sweat Testing. What are we losing? S2E6 | John Middlewick

30

The Outdoor Community, Access & Emotion | S2E5: Shaf Gordon

31

The craft of coaching | S2E4 Part 2: James Montgomery

32

The craft of coaching | S2E4: Part 1: James Montgomery

33

Health, movement and chiropractic | S2E3: Hilton Lazar

34

The history, the family, the difference | Season 2: Live from the Otter Trail

35

Tradition, Trail Culture & the Mountain MXN | S2E1: Petrus de Klerk

36

Power as a performance measure | Trail Science: Episode 07

37

The baker, the wizard & the hiking vikings | Episode 30: Michael Baker

38

The Long Road: Part 2 | Mari Marincowitz: Episode 29

39

The Long Road: Part 1 | Episode 29: Mari Marincowitz

40

Training Load Monitoring for Trail Runners | Trail Science: E06

41

Growing up with Trail Culture: A holistic approach | Episode 28: Lijan Burger

42

Adventure & an Outdoor Lifestyle in a Modern Era | Episode 27: Pierre Jordaan

43

MUT Moments | The Humans

44

MUT Moments: Behind the Scenes | The Team

45

MUT Moments: LIV2Run | Sport & Transformation

46

The Balancing Act | Episode 26: Bianca Tarboton

47

Nutrition, Milers & Inspiration | Episode 25: Matt Bouch

48

Metabolic Testing & Performance | Episode 24: Colin Fleming

49

Jonkershoek to Europe | Episode 23: Kyle Herring

50

Women in Trail Running: The athlete & coach perspective | Episode 22 : Meg Mackenzie

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